From Living In A Motel To Winning A NASCAR Championship with Kyle Larson | Dale Jr. Download

How do you go from living in an Amish community to winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship? Marlin Yoder found a way, and it wasn’t easy. After leaving the Amish community, Marlin wasn't going to let his dreams of reaching the highest level of stock car racing slip away. He was working as a roofer and helping on friends’ late models in Wisconsin, but challenged himself to figure out how to work in racing full time.
In 2015, Marlin drove to North Carolina and gave himself two weeks to find a job at a race shop. He got a room in a motel and started visiting race shops in the Charlotte area to hand out his resume. How the rest of Marlin’s story plays out is almost unbelievable, including when he turned down his dream job the first time it was offered. But, he found a way and he’s got a 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship ring to prove it.
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Love how it’s starting to get around to some of the mechanics and behind the scenes people whose story’s are very interesting and awesome to hear. Good for people who deserve the credit

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Starting to? Welcome to the pod newbie!

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Good you care about the guys who do the skilled work the dirty work & the technical work. Respect U Dale.

[@goodpplz123]

I love how principled he is. Like Dale said he could’ve easily cruised on a good salary but his desire for greater things and principles overcame that.

[@Lovesracing19]

Loved this. If I lived closer to Kannapolis I would take my car to him to get it fixed. I feel like I could trust him.

[@ronstowe8898]

Love this. Like to see the stories behind people who aren’t in the spotlight every day.

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Mechanics are tough & smart too.

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Your entire conversation with Marlin Yoder is fascinating. It's your best one yet, IMO.

[@mik3ymomo]

This was maybe the all time Best human story I’ve ever heard on a podcast. If his parents could only understand what he has and continues to accomplish. That potential was created by them but they didn’t want to let him go free to achieve. The worst part is they don’t recognize how special he really is.

[@JT-oq9eu]

Every guy I know from Wisconsin looks exactly like this dude

[@duanequam7709]

Dale,you really know how to keep our interest. NO body does it better. Being from Wisconsin gives me great pride that a young man like Marlin would draw the of attention you all . Just an amazing young man. Thanks for highlighting his accomplishments.

[@tnwhiskey68]

We need more crew guys to be visible and talked about! They don't even mention the flag man, pace car driver or the guy running the show's name on tv these days! They used to say Harold Kinder bringthem to green or Elmo Langley paces the field and they always showed Bill Gazaway giving commands to race operations. You just felt more involved and invested!

[@hurricaneshand]

Listened to the entire episode yesterday. Man hell of a story and interview. That was good stuff

[@roberthevern6169]

I know! Escaped a sheltered life for the bright lights!

[@mik3ymomo]

Powerful story. He took the positives of the Amish community and upbringing and used that work ethic to succeed in life with “the English”. I wish I knew Marlin; he is an inspiration.

[@JDH560]

Love it when a person chases their dreams

[@johnkling3537]

This is a great story. Want to be in motorsports? Pay attention. This is how it works.

[@Timberns]

Definitely worth watching the whole episode… Learned a lot behind the scenes AND the Amish… very interesting.

[@onionhead5780]

The full interview this clip was from was the first time my wife watched an entire podcast with me. She likes the short clips like this but loses interest if they are too long but she got sucked into this entire episode. 😂 Interesting guy. 👍

[@CC.94]

His resume wouldn't so bad if you asked me. Sounds like Harry Gant. Harry worked on roofs/carpentry and drove race cars as a hobby before he got a big break.

[@bmcminn8838]

This guy is awesome

[@roberthevern6169]

He has tremendous discipline, which is from his upbringing in the Amish community.

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A very impressive youngman.

[@jamesarnold2841]

fantastic story ! wow! good luck to Marlin !

[@thegonz7833]

So cool to bring us a working bro.

[@1972challenger]

This kid looks like Jr's son

[@ericmorphis4025]

Best podcast ever!!!

[@denisebustillos6021]

I am enjoying Dale Jrs podcasts so much! Awesome!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Great to hear!

[@randallreece3636]

Dang, what a great guy. He is methodical and calculating, but not afraid to take risks. Very rare nowadays!

[@joshuataylor4256]

This is a great interview and such a good guy. Wonderful success story

[@carolinagirl7596]

I do wish this young man the best! He’s very disciplined and smart, so I won’t be surprised at all to see his name on the side of a truck or car in NASCAR. He’s a very impressive young man. I’m sure his parents are proud of him.

[@johngrabowski2957]

Very cool story!!!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Didn't think Jr would sound the way he does. Thanks for the interview

[@user-nl8jg1jj7d]

First time listener from Grand Rapids, Michigan. What a great story. I was expecting it to turn out a little differently. Many times in the Amish community when somebody leaves they are permanently shunned and permanently banned from the family and community.This gives all of us hope. The Amish for the most part are very religious. The Amish for the most part are very lost. Religion is man’s way to try to reach God. Christianity is God‘s way to try to reach man. Ephesians 2:8-9,John14:6,John3:3

[@NunYa953]

Im not even a race fan but this i love this kid.

[@ClarkK3nt79]

WHY isn’t Jeffrey Earnhardt racing for Jr motorsports we need a Earnhardt in the field every week with good equipment

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Street stock? Old time short track jalopies?

[@ayadali9112]

I think this is the story I need to read and listen to as I’m pondering what the fuck’s going to happen to me.

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I'm talking my boss into opening up a lake Norman branch in Denver and I need you to get the whole NASCAR family ready to buy some fencing from us please

[@dwaynesullivan-qo2iz]

Cool story

[@mattk8810]

How do you not link the full episode?!

[@maxpuppy96]

The Amish are very intelligent, I have a community near me.

[@user-nl8jg1jj7d]

The Amish are very intelligent, and for the most part, they’re very lost. Religion is going to send more people to hell then the devil ever dreamed of. Christianity is God reaching down, trying to get our attention. Ephesians 2:8-9,John3:3,John14:6

[@MississippiMudMX]

what happened to mike ?

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WHO IS THIS GUY

[@carolinagirl7596]

His name is Marlin Yoder.

[@jeffyoder8105]

Not sure how you figured out if those non Kyle Larson fans were from the left or the right , or that matters ? 😊😅😮😢❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

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They were the best cheaters

[@lloydgross5762]

Story telling isn’t for everyone. Dale Jr looked bored

[@juliesmith5211]

It was an amazing story about someone who left the Amish community and became successful. It takes a real desire to see the world you've been sheltered from that you'd leave your family!! How could anyone have been bored listening to this story?If you don't have the ability to pay attention that's on you. Junior did an amazing job listening and asking questions during this interview!!

[@FJB8646]

I’m happy that Kyle Larson was able to come out of the other side of those leftists trying to destroy his career.